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"Green with Envy" : April 2008
In celebration of Earth Day, Circle threw a party at the Cambridge showroom to showcase their eco-friendly furniture lines. Gail Ravgiala, editor of Design New England, spoke about the new "green" trends in design. Circle's own Martha Wells created an "eco-friendly" vignette for guests to walk through and learn about what makes these furniture pieces "green". Roberta Dehman Hershon, founder of Hope in Bloom, spoke about her foundation that provides gardens to anyone undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Thanks to Whole Foods, our neighbor across the street, who provided delightful treats for the celebration. The Kunde Estate Winery, who we were introduced to at the Down to Earth expo last month, provided fabulous wine tastings. Taza, a local chocolate company, gave out samples of delicious chocolate.
Many local companies and individuals donated wonderful raffle prizes, with all the proceeds going to Hope in Bloom. Thanks to The Charles Hotel, The Chatham Bars Inn, Bella Sante, Maine Cottage, Winstons, jodi's jems, Finished Concepts, Gretta Luxe, Sorellina, MIchelle Madden and Christine Cellucci for providing such amazing prizes.
Home of the Year: November 2007
Circle celebrated Boston Globe Magazine's "Home of the Year" issue at a festive cocktail party held at the
Framingham showroom. Congratulations to Michael Doherty and Nancy Hackett who won the overall "Home of the
Year" award, taking home a $2500 gift card to Circle Furniture.
Andy Richards, Director of the Boston Ronald McDonald House, was on hand to receive a $3500 donation to set up a new and improved entryway area to the house. Circle designers are excited to donate their time and expertise to work their magic and create a warm and friendly reception area. Circle Furniture is proud to support the organization for their on-going efforts to improve the quality of life for children and families affected by serious illness.
Pink Party: October, 2007
Thanks to everyone who made the 2nd Annual Pink Party such a success on October 25th at the Cambridge Circle Furniture showroom. The store was packed with people helping to raise money to support
the Ellie Fund, a local cancer charity.
Over $2,100 was raised! The raffle prices included weekends in Vermont at The Wildflower Inn and the Inn on Park Street as well as tickets to the 2008 Red Sox season. The Boston Globe again partnered with us
on this event. Mike FM was spinning great tunes to get everybody in the spirit. Circle
Furniture loves to support local charities
by hosting events in the store. If you
have a charity/ non profit organization
that needs a location for an event, call
us. We'd love to hear your idea.
Prescott Farms: Model Home
Located
in Bedford, MA, Prescott Farms is a new housing
community.
Boston Living Center: Donation Circle
Furniture participated in the Boston Living
Center's Extreme Makeover in September/October
2005 by donating furniture. The Boston
Living Center provides support for those living
with HIV/Aids in the Boston area. 
Circle Furniture employees dropped off some furniture
late September. Shown left to right: Erica
Tubman,
Jessica Tubman, Jonathan Boyle, and Renee Rogers.
Hurricane Katrina Relief: Donation In
September 2005 Circle Furniture donated furniture
to two Tulane University professors misplaced
after Hurricane Katrina who are now living in
Cambridge, MA. In addition, Circle Furniture employee Erin (Acton store) and her friend Bean sewed a quilt. Raffle
tickets were sold at our September Warehouse
Sale and all proceeds were donated to the Red
Cross. 
Circle's donation included a dining table, dining chairs,
an upholstered chair, a sofa, an Ekornes Recliner, and an
entertainment center! 
This
quilt was sewn by a Circle employee and her
friend.
All raffle proceeds were donated to the Red Cross.
Concord Library Donation, Concord MA Circle
Furniture donated furniture for several rooms
at the Concord Public Library in Concord,
MA, which opened its doors in February 2005
after an eight month renovation. Pieces
donated included several upholstered chairs,
game tables, storage ottomans, and occasional
tables. 
The Circle Furniture truck arrives at the library, ready to unload furniture!
Help 1 Up, Nation-wide Circle
Furniture is one of the nation's first
retailers to participate in the Help
1 Up program. Help 1 Up collects
furniture and other basic household items
for those in need. Circle Furniture
customers may donate 1% (or more) of
their total order; the donation will
support one of Help 1 Up's local furniture
banks. Read the Furniture World Magazine press release (1/12/05)
Rodman
Ride
for Kids, Foxboro MA
In
October 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007
Team Circle Furniture rode in the
Rodman Ride for Kids, a bike ride
raising funds for kids in need. Our
team members rode either 100, 50,
or 25 miles through Foxboro, MA.
Members
of 05 Team Circle Furniture! Richard
Tubman, Jon McNeill,
Peggy Burns, Harold Tubman
New School of Music, Cambridge MA In
the fall of 2004, Circle Furniture
donated furniture to Cambridge's New
School of Music. Items donated
include a sofa, coffee table, and oak
bookcase.
Ronald McDonald House, Boston MA Circle Furniture supported the Boston area Ronald McDonald House in 2002 with furniture. The facility was furnished with beautiful, comfortable furniture for the many families that stay at the Ronald McDonald House. Thanks to partnering with several of our manufacturers, Circle Furniture was able to make this wonderful donation. 
Circle Furniture donated lots of great New England-made
furniture, including chairs, tables, and more! 
The Circle Furniture truck arrives at
the Ronald McDonald House.
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